Role of the noroviruses as substantial foodborne pathogens: A review

Role of the noroviruses as substantial foodborne pathogens: A review: Acute gastroenteritis is one of the most important diseases in humans. Etiology of the infectious gastroenteritis involves several agents such as viruses, bacteria and parasites. Bacteria and parasites are causative agents of gastroenteritis in developing countries, whereas viruses are responsible for gastroenteritis outbreaks in the industrialized countries. Noroviruses are recognized as leading cause of highly transmissible foodborne disease that affects millions of people every year worldwide. The main sources of infection are seafood, deriving from waters polluted with human faeces, and fruits or vegetables, irrigated with contaminated water during their cultivation. Due to their resistance and rapid spread, noroviruses remain a serious public health problem in many countries